The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

•Dec 14, 2012•

7.9

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Review

7.9

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There's much to love about The Hobbit, but it's ultimately just shy of greatness.

Jim Vejvoda

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Summary

The Hobbit follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug.

Producers

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Distributors

Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Home Video

Franchises

J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth (Lord of the Rings)

Initial Release

Dec 14, 2012

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Genres

Adventure, Drama, Action, Fantasy

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